New ZealandDire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas. 26 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPaedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island moveOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again. 26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damageThe woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.25 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAsset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwiMost iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.25 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandFar North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more successBay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewedNews snippets from the Far North.24 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unityOver 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years openNurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi festival tipped to draw thousandsFar North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvery day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree FarmOn a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season24 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 yearsSome of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kgDaniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year. 24 Mar 02:26 AM
New Zealand‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summerCoroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.23 Mar 11:46 PM
New ZealandHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘We need these young doctors’: Top medical graduate struggles to find jobMarley Joseph, top 2022 medical graduate, can't find a hospital job.23 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandLocation of $5.3m Powerball winner revealedThere was a big win for the south in last night's draw.22 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandEviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaintsPolice confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: One very lucky punter $5.3 million richerBig wins continue for Lotto players in 2025.22 Mar 07:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandBrakes pumped on SH3 speed limit increase'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We can't expect teachers to be parents tooOPINION: 'School is about creating an atmosphere where students enjoy learning.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
Crime‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snagMan accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.20 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe $200m threat lying beneath the Hauraki Gulf The RMS Niagara was sunk by German mines in the Hauraki Gulf in 1940.20 Mar 07:36 PM
PoliticsPM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit endsThe Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.20 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandGreen shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial lossesThe centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friendShe said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari PeninsulaPolice have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.20 Mar 02:48 AM
